Which of the following is a finding of Glen Elder, et al., on individuals who grew up during the Great Depression?
A) The cohort born in 1920 suffered more than the cohort born in 1928.
B) Teenage girls were more likely than teenage boys to be forced into the work place prematurely because of economic hardship.
C) Teenagers whose families experienced severe economic difficulty assumed adult responsibility prematurely.
D) The adolescents who were forced prematurely into the work force were better adjusted as adults.
C
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According to the distinction between formal and informal preparation for work, which of the following would most likely be considered a FORMAL method of job preparation?
a. participating in an on-the-job training program b. listening to parent's opinions about the kind of work that is most rewarding c. learning about the importance of showing up for work by observing one's parents d. watching TV shows about doctors and nurses and using the shows to find out what these jobs entail
Cross-cultural researchers have found that Western cultures tend to be more __________ whereas Eastern cultures emphasize a(n) __________ viewpoint
A) humanitarian; individualistic B) outspoken; optimistic C) individualistic; collectivist D) collectivist; outspoken E) optimistic; pessimistic